Internet with sharing off

This is weird. I have internet sharing OFF in network prefs but other macs (and a lame pc) can get internet. How is this happening? Both macs are intel, latest OS version. They are not asked to enter the password I set either.

Hi mattchu, and a warm welcome to the forums!
Is there a Router involved anywhere near?
Do they still get Internet if this Mac is OFF?

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